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The OpenOffice.org term for the inside of an object is '''Area fill'''. The area fill of an object can be a uniform color, a gradient, a hatching, or a pattern from an image. It can be made partly or wholly transparent and can throw a shadow. | The OpenOffice.org term for the inside of an object is '''Area fill'''. The area fill of an object can be a uniform color, a gradient, a hatching, or a pattern from an image. It can be made partly or wholly transparent and can throw a shadow. | ||
[[Image:DG4-12.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 12: Different types of area fill.]] | [[Image:DG4-12.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 12: Different types of area fill.]] | ||
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In most cases you will choose one of the standard fill options, whether it is a color, a gradient or an image. These options are all available from the Line and Filling toolbar. | In most cases you will choose one of the standard fill options, whether it is a color, a gradient or an image. These options are all available from the Line and Filling toolbar. | ||
[[Image:DG4-13.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 13: Common fill options.]] | [[Image:DG4-13.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 13: Common fill options.]] | ||
− | + | == Fill with a uniform color == | |
Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select '''Color''' on the pull down list at the right of the paint can, and then choose a color from the right-hand menu (see Figure 14). | Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select '''Color''' on the pull down list at the right of the paint can, and then choose a color from the right-hand menu (see Figure 14). | ||
[[Image:DG4-14.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 14: Filling with a color.]] | [[Image:DG4-14.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 14: Filling with a color.]] | ||
− | + | == Fill with a gradient == | |
Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select '''Gradient''' and then choose a gradient from the right-hand menu, (see Figure 15). | Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select '''Gradient''' and then choose a gradient from the right-hand menu, (see Figure 15). | ||
[[Image:DG4-15.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 15: Filling with a gradient.]] | [[Image:DG4-15.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 15: Filling with a gradient.]] | ||
− | + | == Fill with a line pattern == | |
The OOo term for line patterns is Hatching. Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select '''Hatching''' and then choose an option from the menu; see Figure 16. | The OOo term for line patterns is Hatching. Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select '''Hatching''' and then choose an option from the menu; see Figure 16. | ||
[[Image:DG4-16.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 16: Filling with a line pattern.]] | [[Image:DG4-16.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 16: Filling with a line pattern.]] | ||
− | + | == Fill with an image == | |
You can fill an object with a bitmap image (as opposed to a vector graphic image). Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select '''Bitmap''' and then choose an option from the menu; see Figure 17. | You can fill an object with a bitmap image (as opposed to a vector graphic image). Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select '''Bitmap''' and then choose an option from the menu; see Figure 17. | ||
[[Image:DG4-17.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 17: Filling with an image.]] | [[Image:DG4-17.png|thumb|none|500px|Figure 17: Filling with an image.]] | ||
− | + | == Adding a shadow == | |
In OpenOffice.org shadows are considered an area property. Click on the [[Image:ShadowIcon.png]] icon on the Line and Filling toolbar (next to the area fill functions); see Figure 18. | In OpenOffice.org shadows are considered an area property. Click on the [[Image:ShadowIcon.png]] icon on the Line and Filling toolbar (next to the area fill functions); see Figure 18. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:41, 9 April 2008
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Common fill properties
The OpenOffice.org term for the inside of an object is Area fill. The area fill of an object can be a uniform color, a gradient, a hatching, or a pattern from an image. It can be made partly or wholly transparent and can throw a shadow.
In most cases you will choose one of the standard fill options, whether it is a color, a gradient or an image. These options are all available from the Line and Filling toolbar.
Fill with a uniform color
Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select Color on the pull down list at the right of the paint can, and then choose a color from the right-hand menu (see Figure 14).
Fill with a gradient
Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select Gradient and then choose a gradient from the right-hand menu, (see Figure 15).
Fill with a line pattern
The OOo term for line patterns is Hatching. Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select Hatching and then choose an option from the menu; see Figure 16.
Fill with an image
You can fill an object with a bitmap image (as opposed to a vector graphic image). Select the object you wish to edit. On the Line and Filling toolbar, select Bitmap and then choose an option from the menu; see Figure 17.
Adding a shadow
In OpenOffice.org shadows are considered an area property. Click on the icon on the Line and Filling toolbar (next to the area fill functions); see Figure 18.
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